Canada’s exports jumped 2.5 per cent in April and hit an all-time high by volume, while imports declined 0.2 per cent partly because of a fall in energy products, Statistics […]
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Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 4.75%, the highest level in 22 years. Here’s what’s next
The Bank of Canada has resumed its monetary policy tightening campaign, increasing its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday. The decision lifts the policy rate to 4.75 per cent, […]
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Significantly As Exports Slump, Imports Jump
A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed the U.S. trade deficit widened significantly in the month of April. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit increased to […]
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Bank Of Canada Resumes Raising Interest Rates
After leaving interest rates unchanged for two straight meetings, the Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced it has decided to once again raise rates. The Bank of Canada increased its […]
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Canadian Market Down Marginally After BoC Raises Interest Rate
Published: 6/7/2023 11:54 AM ET The Canadian market is down marginally around late morning on Wednesday, with investors digesting the Bank of Canada’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis […]
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China’s exports plunge by 7.5% in May, far more than expected
Exports fell 7.5% in May from a year ago, far worse than the 0.4% decline predicted by a Reuters poll. Imports for May dropped by 4.5% from a year ago […]
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U.S. Service Sector Growth Slows More Than Expected In May
Published: 6/5/2023 10:51 AM ET Service sector activity in the U.S. saw only modest growth in the month of May, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management […]
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Gold Holds Steady As Growth Worries Mount
Published: 6/6/2023 5:55 AM ET Gold prices were flat to slightly higher on Tuesday, as the dollar pulled back, and U.S. bond yields declined on hopes for a pause in Fed […]
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Oil Prices Tumble On Growth Concerns
Oil prices fell nearly 2 percent on Tuesday on concerns that a long-drawn recession in advanced economies brought on by interest-rate hikes may weigh on global demand. Benchmark Brent crude […]